Loose_Grip/Pete's photos with the keyword: Mandalay

A family group on the climb up to the monastery atop Taung Kalat, a volcanic plug on the slope of the main Mount Popa volcano, rising 225m above the village. The site is a popular pilgrimage destination, and is considered a source of nat spiritual energy. The monastery is reached after a gruelling climb up the 777 steps and en route there are plenty of these animals to snatch the food from the unwary!

Yokesone Monastry is the oldest surviving wooden monastery hall built on 154 break posts with beautiful wood carvings decorating the outer walls. Plus of course this carved wooden fence - HHF and have a great weekend!